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Artificial hand

US7655051B2 · kind B2 · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 10, 2005
Grant dateFeb 2, 2010
Priority date—
Expiry dateSep 22, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2310/00047
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An artificial hands having more than one articulated digit wherein the digits are biased in a closed position by springs, and digits are opened by a cord attached to the dorsal side of the digit and a lever, wherein the lever is rotatably mounted to an anchoring plate and pulled by a cable; wherein the cable is pulled manually by means of a shoulder strap, or electronically by a motor.

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